"An aggressive grinder with good passing skills and a mean streak. Need first step quickness as it takes time for him to get to top speed. Passes the puck well and is a hard working reliable defensive player and an agitating forechecker who makes things difficult. Has a shot too." — Bill Placzek

Strengths:

Mean, agitating winger gets under his opponent's skin. Has some ability to pass and shoot the puck, but his primary task is to get the other team off their game. Classic lower line checker is at his best when the other team is trying to strangle him.

Weaknesses:

Late bloomer struggled to be picked up by a junior team until this past season. Below average skater, particularly in terms of his acceleration.